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- New postal codes for UPS Worldwide Express added in 11 countries
- UPS Worldwide Express Freight Midday service expanded to Nigeria and Oman
Dubai: UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the addition of three new countries served by UPS Worldwide Express, and broadened its reach across 76 cities in the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and Africa (ISMEA). The service has now been expanded to Algeria, Reunion and Namibia. As part of UPS’s international suite of shipping services that guarantees time- and day-definite delivery for urgent shippers, UPS has also enhanced its services with the addition of UPS Worldwide Express Freight Midday export from Nigeria and Oman.
“UPS’s goal with these investments in our smart global logistics network is to make the global marketplace more accessible for our customers. This latest expansion will help businesses of all sizes in the Middle East, Africa and India to cross borders and international customers capture growth opportunities in this dynamic region,” said Rami Suleiman, president for UPS ISMEA. “By delivering faster, earlier and expanding our reach, we help customers in these high growth markets increase their value, strengthen their competitive advantage and stand out on the global stage. From small businesses to Expo 2020 Dubai participant countries, UPS continues providing importers and exporters with greater flexibility to meet their time-sensitive requests.”
This sweeping expansion of services comes as part of the company’s effort to continuously better connect businesses to its smart global logistics network, demonstrating its strategic focus on international high-growth markets and as well its role as Official Logistics Partner of Expo 2020. With up to 25 million visitors expected during the undertaking, UPS is helping over 194 participating countries to:
- Minimize the need for excess inventory with guaranteed
on-time delivery and improve cash flow - Save time and increase efficiency and productivity by using one shipping, tracking and billing system for both packages and freight
- Better meet their customers’ critical needs with more time-of-day delivery options and an increased number of services that improve end-to-end customer experience
With the addition of 3 new markets, UPS Worldwide Express is now available in 157 countries. UPS also grew its express services footprint within key existing markets by adding new postal codes in 76 cities in Bahrain, Egypt, India, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Reunion, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia. In addition, UPS customers can now take advantage of robust customs brokerage services in these newly expanded areas.
As one of the world’s largest customs brokers, UPS helps customers navigate changing regulations, maintain compliance and keep shipments moving smoothly through customs and across borders. The UPS customs brokerage team has more than 80 years of experience, more than 400 import and export clearance locations, and processes over 25 million entries each year in the U.S. UPS continues to strengthen export and brokerage solutions which customers can count on as they explore alternative modes and lanes in response to the shifting trade environment.
In addition, for customers with urgent freight needs, UPS Worldwide Express Freight now offers day-definite delivery of international palletized shipments from and to Nigeria and Oman, and UPS Worldwide Express Freight Midday from those two countries. Leveraging UPS’s air network and systems makes shipping a pallet over 70 kg as fast, easy and reliable as shipping a package. UPS offers faster guaranteed and door-to-door service for urgent freight pallets in more than 77 countries and territories, with a unique Midday delivery option to key markets worldwide.
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About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. UPS was awarded America’s Best Customer Service company for Shipping and Delivery services by Newsweek magazine; Forbes Most Valuable Brand in Transportation; and top rankings on the JUST 100 list for social responsibility, the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, and the Harris Poll Reputation Quotient, among other prestigious rankings and awards. The company can be found on the web at ups.com or pressroom.ups.com and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com. The company’s sustainability eNewsletter, UPS Horizons, can be found at ups.com/sustainabilitynewsletter. To get UPS news direct, follow @UPS_News on Twitter. To ship with UPS, visit ups.com/ship.
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